CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Multiple vehicles were involved in crashes after debris fell onto Independence Boulevard in east Charlotte Wednesday, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Around 4:30 p.m., the debris fell from the Eastway Drive bridge onto the inbound lanes of Independence Boulevard. At least three of the four lanes traveling to Charlotte were closed for several hours before reopening later Wednesday evening.
Medic is checking on the conditions of people traveling inside the vehicles when the crashes occurred. At least one person has already been transported to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
A crash atop the bridge appeared to cause the debris to fall onto the roadway below.
Traffic was delayed both inbound and outbound following the crash. Drivers were advised to use detours to avoid backups. Monroe Road, Randolph Road and Central Avenue are among the suggested detours.
The Charlotte Fire Department and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department were among the agencies responding to the incident.
The area was cleared by 8 p.m.
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